Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402045514 ISBN 13: 9781402045516

Publisher: Springer, 2008

Synopsis

One of Springer’s Major Reference Works, this book gives the reader a truly global perspective. It is the first major reference work in its field. Paleoclimate topics covered in the encyclopedia give the reader the capability to place the observations of recent global warming in the context of longer-term natural climate fluctuations. Significant elements of the encyclopedia include recent developments in paleoclimate modeling, paleo-ocean circulation, as well as the influence of geological processes and biological feedbacks on global climate change. The encyclopedia gives the reader an entry point into the literature on these and many other groundbreaking topics.

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Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments One of Springer's Major Reference Works, this book gives the reader a truly global perspective. Paleoclimate topics covered in the encyclopedia give the reader the capability to place the observations of recent global warming in the context of longer-term natural climate fluctuations. Full description

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From the reviews:

"This book is an A-Z series of entries on paleoclimatology and ancient environments. ... offers a good overview of its subject matter and would be a suitable reference for any academic library that supports research in paleoclimatology and ancient environments or related fields. It would also be of interest to the general public who were interested in this subject area. ... here is a chronological list of the geological time-periods as an appendix. This makes the text more accessible to the non-specialist ... .” (Clari Hunt, Reference Reviews, Vol. 23 (8), 2009)

“I was very impressed by the sedimentology encyclopedia ... and I had therefore great expectations of this new title. ... seems to be more interesting for Quaternary geologists and climatologists ... . I must conclude that the volume comprises a wealth of valuable information, and that most chapters are truly useful. ... the book is well printed, most figures are instructive and well-readable, and the binding has the quality that is required for such a huge work.” (A. J. Tom van Loon, Journal of Sedimentary Research, February, 2010)

“This companion volume focuses on paleoclimatology and spans Earth’s climate history from the early Precambrian to the Little Ice Age, which ran from the 16th to the mid-19th centuries. ... All articles contain excellent bibliographies leading to additional information. The work is well indexed, entries are cross-referenced, and the text is profusely illustrated with maps, graphs, and charts. Summing Up: Essential. Reference collections supporting programs in climate studies, lower-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners, and general readers.” (J. C. Stachacz, Choice, Vol. 47 (6), February, 2010)

“The chapters of the encyclopaedia are informative ... . Palaeoclimatology, palaeogeography, geomorphology, geochemistry, and several more disciplines that are important for the climatological reconstruction of the geological past form a wide spectrum, and the encyclopaedia is, therefore, truly comprehensive. ... easy to use. ... Each chapter ends with cross-references, which indicate relevant chapters on related topics. ... very useful for all geoscientists. It belongs in each geoscience library.” (Dmitry A. Ruban, Geologos, Vol. 16 (2), 2010)

“The first major reference work covering the field of palaeoclimatology through the whole of Earth’s history from the early Precambrian to recent times. ... the authors and editor have done a great job in making each entry accessible, creating a work that is extremely useful for providing introductions to undergraduate students approaching palaeoclimatology for the first time, or to postgraduates and academics wanting a quick explanation of an area outside of their area of expertise or an insight into how theories have developed over time.” (Jonathan R. Dean, Journal of Paleolimnology, Vol. 47, 2012)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1402045514
• ISBN 13: 9781402045516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1077
• Editor: Gornitz Vivien